It’s Been 500 Years as an Extra, and the Original Story Still Hasn’t Begun - Chapter 146

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500 Years as Just an Extra,

 

The Original Story Still Won’t Begin

 

Episode 146

 

“Th, that’s… I mean…”

 

Without realizing it, she had imagined something and hurriedly turned her body away with such force that she seemed ready to break through the terrace.

 

‘I’m crazy, I’m crazy!’

 

Shame crept up from the depths of her unconscious. She felt like jumping off right then and there.

 

After shaking her head vigorously several times, she finally pulled herself together and continued speaking.

 

“J, just holding my wrist lightly is fine!”

 

“I, is that so?”

 

Termion hurriedly rolled up his sleeves and suddenly extended his arm. His actions were so urgent that anyone watching might think he was about to tear his clothes.

 

As if he absolutely couldn’t meet her eyes, his now-reddened face was turned completely in the opposite direction.

 

“Please examine it comfortably.”

 

…Hey, you’re going to break your neck like that.

 

He had turned his head with such force that the tendons protruding from Termion’s skin were trembling.

 

“Are you really okay?”

 

“Yes?”

 

“If you don’t want to, you don’t have to do it.”

 

Had he noticed her hesitant glances? Only then did Termion relax with a gentle smile.

 

“If it weren’t for you, I would have died in the Mountain Range anyway. And you’re not the type to harm someone in such a troublesome way.”

 

“Hey, who told you to talk like that?”

 

Even so, there are other ways to say it. How disappointing.

 

When Ailesia shot him a coy glance, Termion instead pulled her hand and placed it on his wrist.

 

“Actually, I was a bit curious too. Others praise me as a genius, but I wondered why my achievements came so quickly.”

 

“Really…?”

 

“Having an Arch Mage research it is an honor for me.”

 

“I told you I’m not an Arch Mage.”

 

“Yes, super strong Witch.”

 

Now that she had received proper permission, there was no reason to hesitate any longer.

 

Ailesia lightly grasped Termion’s wrist and slowly channeled her magical power.

 

The golden energy flowing from her hand traveled up Termion’s arm and spread throughout his entire body.

 

‘Warm and… cozy.’

 

It felt as if Ailesia’s magical power was gently caressing his Mana Core.

 

‘…Was Mother’s embrace like this feeling?’

 

Just as Termion was about to close his eyes with now-fading memories, Ailesia suddenly withdrew her magical power.

 

“How is it?”

 

“Hmm…”

 

How should she explain this? Should she say it was beyond imagination, or should she say it was shocking?

 

Unable to find the right expression, she pondered for a moment before opening her mouth.

 

“First, I understand why you have no talent for magic.”

 

“You can even determine that?”

 

“Yeah. Simply put, it’s because your rotation axis can’t function properly.”

 

“…That doesn’t sound simple at all.”

 

“Magic is generated by rotating mana around the core, you see? Conversely, aura is created by accumulating mana in the core and transforming it into properties suitable for your body.”

 

“And?”

 

“Your mana core is too big to use as a rotation axis.”

 

A mana core was, to put it in comparison, an intangible organ. No matter how large, it rarely exceeded the size of two adult fists.

 

But the mana core of Thermion that I just scanned was so massive it nearly filled his entire upper body.

“Normally, 1st rank magic power is the amount generated when you rotate the mana core once, but yours is so large that you can’t rotate it at all. The more you continue training with that cultivation method, the more impossible it will become to use magic.”

“Normally, 1st-tier magic power is the amount generated when you rotate your mana core once, but your mana core itself is so large that you can’t rotate it. The more you continue practicing that cultivation method, the more impossible it will become to use magic.”

“…Is there absolutely no way?”

“…Is there absolutely no way at all?”

“It’s not that there isn’t, but why bother?”

“That’s not it, but why bother?”

If other people felt like lifting a piece of wood when using 1st rank magic power, Termion would have to move a huge boulder.

 

While the magic would be incredibly powerful if it could be used, it would be equally inefficient and unstable. It was an attempt that would be worse than not trying at all.

“Instead, if you train like this, your aura will reach a level no one can match. You might even become an Aura Conjurer that only appears in legends.”

“But if you keep training like this, you’ll reach a level where no one can match your aura, right? You might even become an aura conjurer that only exists in legends.”

“Still… if there’s a way to use magic, please tell me. It doesn’t matter if it’s not practical. I just need to be able to use something.”

“Still… if there’s a way to use magic, please tell me. It doesn’t matter if it’s not practical. I just need to be able to use something, anything.”

After hearing this much explanation, he should have given up, but Termion’s expression was full of desperation. Despite reaching the level of Aura Blaster, his attitude seemed deeply resentful.

 

‘What’s so special about that magic… Sigh.’

 

‘What’s the big deal with that guy’s magic anyway…. *sigh*.’

Unable to ignore Termion’s plea, Ailesia swallowed a sigh inwardly and continued speaking.

 

 

 

“Thank you.”

“When are you planning to start teaching the cultivation method?”

Having satisfied my curiosity about the original work and resolved my academic questions, it was time to finish the story I had been telling.

“Well, first I should confirm their intentions. Thanks to you, I’ve learned about unexpected side effects, so I won’t force it.”

“When are you planning to start teaching the breathing technique?”

“…How is that a side effect?”

“Well, I suppose the priority should be confirming his own intentions first. Thanks to you, I’ve learned about some unexpected side effects, so I don’t intend to force it.”

She had no particular intention of criticizing the Tigel Knight Order’s training methods.

 

However, to put it nicely, it felt versatile, and to put it badly, it felt half-hearted.

 

He had no particular intention of finding fault with the Tigel Knights’ training methods.

But Termion’s mana cultivation method almost guaranteed becoming an Aura Master, and with effort, it was a training method that could even reach Aura Blaster level.

 

Take Kubera, for instance—even though he was both a 7th-rank High Mage and an Aura Master, that didn’t mean he could completely overwhelm a pure High Mage or Aura Master.

Yet here he was talking about side effects – whether he was modest or insensitive, really. He was impossible to figure out.

 

“The training itself won’t make them unable to use magic. They can just stop moderately, thinking of it as rehabilitation exercise, right?”

 

“That’s true too.”

 

“What about the twins? They’re knights’ children after all, so shouldn’t they have more talent than ordinary kids?”

 

“Those children… I’ll think about it a bit more. In a positive direction.”

 

Considering the attitude they had shown him at the temple, it was obvious they would try hard at anything.

 

“What about the twins? They’re still the children of a knight, so shouldn’t they have more talent than ordinary kids?”

“If we’re done talking, can I go downstairs? It seems a bit much to leave it all to just Hilda and Rebecca.”

“Those children… I’ll think about it a bit. In a positive direction.”

Unlike Kalior who was relatively well-behaved, Sheryl and Kiril were truly uninhibited children.

 

Since these were children who didn’t even appear in the original work at all, what kind of talents they might have was unknown.

“If we’re done talking, can I go downstairs? It looks like it might be a bit much to leave just Hilda and Rebecca to handle things.”

Unlike Kalior, who was relatively well-behaved, Sheryl and Kiril were truly unrestrained children.

The lively Sheryl seemed to get along quite well with Eleonora, and Kirill, now relaxed, was also caught up in the excitement.

“Hilda’s troubles have increased again.”

 

“I’m planning to stick close by for a while. If there’s anything I can help with regarding the birthday party, let me know.”

 

“Just preparing gifts separately should be fine.”

 

“That much is nothing. Well then, I’ll be going.”

 

“Ah, may I ask one more question?”

 

“Hm?”

 

Ailesia, who had already risen into the air, paused above the terrace railing. In that position, she approached Termion and leaned her body slightly forward.

 

“What is it?”

 

“I was wondering about your mana core.”

 

“Mine?”

 

“A super strong witch’s mana core couldn’t possibly be ordinary. I suddenly became curious.”

 

“What an excellent student.”

 

Ailesia chuckled softly and lightly tousled Termion’s hair with her fingertips. At a glance, it looked exactly like she was patting his head.

 

“…What are you doing.”

 

“I was praising a boy who has the right attitude for learning, so why?”

 

Ailesia replied playfully and launched herself off the terrace.

 

As he watched with a dumbfounded expression, her low voice seeped into Termion’s ears.

 

[It’s nothing special. I just have multiple mana cores.]

 

* * *

 

With Elenora’s birthday approaching, gifts began arriving like a flood from all directions.

 

Thanks to this, the Grand Duke’s Castle was filled with unexpected liveliness. The attendants from noble houses and trading company members who had transported the gifts were staying within the castle for additional sightseeing and trade.

 

“All of these are gifts that came for Elly?”

 

“Yes. Though they don’t really seem to suit the Grand Duchess’s tastes.”

 

Seeing the boxes piling up neatly in the main castle courtyard again today, Ailesia clicked her tongue. Hilda, who was checking the items beside her, wore an equally fed-up expression.

 

‘They say they’re gifts for Elly, but they’re all bribes.’

 

What exactly is a six-year-old child supposed to do with silk bundles and gold ingots? It seems like they’ve mistaken who the recipient is.

 

Since their true intentions were so transparent, Ailesia could only let out a hollow laugh.

 

“What should we do with those gold ingots? Block stacking games?”

 

“If we did that, the price of a dollhouse would match that of a luxury manor.”

 

“Ah, this one’s not bad. A children’s tea time set.”

 

“…They used their heads quite well. Clarisse Family porcelain, no less.”

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